ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AFFECTION AND NUTRITION IN INFANTS FROM 0 TO 12 MONTHS IN MARIO CORREA RENGIFO HOSPITAL

Background and objectives: Introduction: few studies analyze the relationship between affection and inadequate alimentary habits, these are remarkably high in low income families where violence and chaotic surroundings are common and are predisposing factors for nutritional--affective repercussions of the minor. Objectives: explore the conditions that favors the affective bond in infants between 0-12 months of age that consult to Mario Correa Rengifo Hospital in Cali city. Methods: mixed study, exploratory. A semi-structured interview was used, family Apgar and Massie- Campbell Scale for observation of mother--baby bonding indicator. Results: 60% of the population of the study was considered as "Estrato 1" (classification system of Colombia depending on family incomes, 1 is the lowest and 6 is the highest). 33% of the families sleep in the same room with the baby. 85.71% of the mothers breastfeed the babies exclusively until the sixth month. 26.98% of the babies that don't breastfeed presents medical complications like malnutrition, intestinal infection and diarrea. 76.19% of the mothers spend most of their time with the baby. Conclusions: There was a relationship between breastfeeding and mother sensibility and bonding. Positive relation between mother and child are important. The mother represents de whole for the baby, not only in the feeding aspect but also love and well-being. It is important to continue the investigation for promoting breastfeeding in Cali - Colombia.